Experts' Choice Award Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
What the experts agree on
This iconic brick church dominates Bruges' skyline with its soaring 400-foot spire. Inside, the main draw is Michelangelo's serene Madonna and Child—the only sculpture he allowed to leave Italy during his lifetime—plus ornate Gothic tombs and other
Frommer's "It took 2 centuries (13th-15th) to build this church, whose soaring 122m (400-ft.) spire can be seen for miles around Bruges. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Making up one of the key structures of the Bruges skyline, the Church of Our Lady boasts the second highest brick tower in the world (standing at nearly 400 feet tall) and is home to Michelangelo's Madonna and Child sculpture." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inside are several masterpieces, including the Bruges Madonna, a white marble statue by Michelangelo. The chancel contains the Gothic tomb of Mary, Duchess of Burgundy." Full review
Lonely Planet "Inside, it’s best known for Michelangelo’s serenely contemplative 1504 Madonna and Child statue, the only such work by Michelangelo to leave Italy during the artist’s lifetime." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 13th-century Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk was vastly expanded in the village’s heyday, only to be partially torn down in 1725 when it (and its maintenance bills) had become too big for the..." Full review
